This course is for: Analysts, Managers and Trusted Advisors.

What is a virtual classroom?

A virtual classroom provides the same great learning experience as other ICAEW training, except one difference, you can learn from your desk.

Being delivered online makes it so much easier to access in a busy working week and would definitively recommend this type of training. The breakout rooms work really well to allow you to get to know the other participants and share experiences.

Virtual classroom delegate

The focus is on the learner and creating an enriching classroom experience that connects participants globally. Using video, learners can converse and interact with the trainer and other learners in real-time. Whiteboards, break-out sessions, polls, screen-sharing, and interactive Q&A create an immersive learning experience.

I think the virtual training format using Zoom, and the survey features, and break out rooms, really works great. I had no problems engaging with the facilitator and felt he listened to what we said, and kept the pace of the content moving steadily.

Virtual classroom delegate

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How do I attend a virtual classroom?

Once you've booked your session, you will receive an email with your booking confirmation. The steps you will need to follow to attend your virtual classroom will arrive in a separate email closer to the date of your course.

About the speakers

	Karen Morrall Karen is the CEO of Lockdown Cyber Security and has been a Chartered Accountant with the ICAEW for nearly 25 years. She trained and qualified within the EY, and was based within their external audit dept for over six years. She has worked in numerous global Enterprise level and SME businesses and is an experienced Finance Director & CFO. Karen has worked in both Big Data and Cyber Security, she loves technological innovation but recognises the additional risks it brings, so she co-founded Lockdown in 2020. Lockdown sees Cyber Security through the eyes of a finance professional, a different lens to the norm. Her aim is to educate organisations, business leaders, Accountants and finance professionals on “Cyber Risk” so they can make informed cyber decisions. With specific focus on "People risk", as most Cyber incidents result from human actions, that with the right training many could be avoided. Karen believes building a strong security aware culture is a key defence mechanism in the fight against cyber-crime and that Cyber Security training needs to be layered throughout an organisation, to enhance cyber posture, build a strong human firewall and enhance cyber resilience.
	William Taaffe William is the COO of Lockdown Cyber Security, who sees Cyber Security through the eyes of a finance professional, delivering world class training products and technical solutions. William has dedicated himself towards his passion of Cyber Security, a topic of interest since his early teens. An accomplished presenter, William has spoken on behalf of major British retail banks, the British Dental Association, BMA, BMF and is a regular contributor around Cyber Fraud within the UK anti-fraud sector, delivering masterclass training sessions to industry practitioners. In addition, William has been published and featured in industry magazines, educating on the topic of Digital Risk. A well-received trainer, William has worked with a variety of SME and Enterprise level organisations delivering bespoke training around Cyber Security and data protection.
	Craig Kennedy Craig was formerly a Partner in the world’s largest law firm and, thereafter, Head of Cyber Risk at one of Europe’s leading digital transformation and cyber security consultancies. During his time there, he delivered the cyber crisis management training for the world’s largest infrastructure project and cyber exercises for several organisations operating critical national infrastructure both nationally and internationally. His team also led a project alongside the European Space Agency which focussed on the cyber resilience of satellite communication networks. He has over 18 years experience of advising some of the world’s leading brands on cyber security before and after cyber crises. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Each 3-hour virtual classroom will include a 10-minute comfort break.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

Click here to view the full 2025 Virtual Classroom CPD Planner.

Our public course programme is deliberately structured to encourage delegates from different organisations to participate. However, if you have six or more delegates who require development in the same area, we are able to run a more cost-effective and much wider range of courses tailored specifically to your organisation.

Organisations will have the choice to run our in-house courses online or in-person.

These are ideal for organisations seeking hassle-free, flexible and cost-effective training delivered to multiple delegates at your location of choice. Whether we use our existing materials or develop new content for your business, our expertise lies in translating your requirements into a pragmatic, interactive training programme highly relevant to your people and organisation.

To discuss in-house training for your business please email academy@icaew.com or contact us through our enquiry form

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